When David Wright sees his No. 5 raised to the rafters by the Mets on July 19 at Citi Field, the occasion will be unlike in franchise history.
The seven-time All-Star third baseman is one of the most beloved figures in the history of the club. While Wright will become the 10th player to see his number retired, he will be the first who spent his entire career in a Mets uniform.
Mets fans shared in each of Wright’s triumphs, from his 2004 major league debut to becoming the franchise’s all-time hit leader, finishing his career with 1,777 knocks, becoming captain in 2013 and reaching the World Series in 2015. They also rode along through his tribulations, including tough finishes in 2006 and 2007, and his debilitating neck and back injuries late in his career.